Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterLos Angeles takes centre-stage again as the first round of World Cup group games rolls on with the last game of Monday's action, with kick-off set for 6pm local time (2am).Iran will take on New Zealand in a game both will see as a must-win with meetings against Belgium and Egypt still to come in Group G.Here's who will be presenting the action to viewers who have stayed up into the middle of the night to see the game unfold.BBC commentators, presenters and pundits for Iran vs New ZealandCoverage in the UK begins on BBC One at 1:50am, just ten minutes ahead of kick-offThere was no studio presence on the BBC ahead of the game as a result, with the BBC instead throwing straight to commentators Alistair Bruce-Ball and Chris Sutton for the game. You may like Who are the BBC commentators, pundits and presenters for Belgium vs Egypt? How to watch Iran vs New Zealand for FREE Who are the BBC commentators, pundits and presenters for Brazil vs Morocco? After coming through the ranks at Norwich City, Sutton became part of one of the most famous Premier League strike partnerships of all time alongside Alan Shearer, with the duo helping Blackburn Rovers to win the Premier League title in 1994/95.After a one-season spell at Chelsea, Sutton went on to have a more successful spell at Celtic.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.The centre-forward earned his one and only England cap in 1997, and had a one-year spell as manager of Lincoln City after hanging up his boots.Sutton has become a familiar voice in the media since then, lending his sardonic style to Sky Sports, BBC Radio 5 Live, and the BBC sport's TV coverage.TOPICSIranNew ZealandWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Steven ChickenSocial Links NavigationSteven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication,WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.
